Norwich: Thorup departs with Wilshere interim head coach

The Canaries confirmed the news on Tuesday morning, with Jack Wilshere placed in temporary charge until the end of the season.

Wilshere will be assisted by first team keeper coach, Tony Roberts, and first team and set piece coach Nick Stanley.

Norwich have won only three of their last 14 Championship games and were beaten 3-1 at Millwall on Easter Monday.

Sporting director Ben Knapper told the club's official site: “Whilst we made this appointment with a long-term focus and in line with our wider club strategy and direction, unfortunately recent results and performances have deemed it necessary for us make a change.

“I’d like to place on record our sincere thanks to Johannes and Glen. They are both fantastic people who worked tirelessly to help improve and move our football club forward.

“We all wish the two of them the best in the next stage of their respective careers.”

City's statement also confirmed they 'will now progress with plans to appoint a new permanent head coach in due course.'

Norwich wrap up their campaign with a trip to Middlesbrough on Saturday before Cardiff City's final day visit.

Thorup was originally appointed as David Wagner's replacement in May 2024, signing a three year deal, and was joined in Norfolk by experienced fellow Dane, Riddersholm.

The duo won 14 of their 47 games in charge but a prolonged downturn since February continued over Easter with defeats to Portsmouth and Millwall that had seen the club languishing in 14th place.

City are seven points clear of the relegation places ahead of the final two rounds of Championship action.

Thorup is the second Championship manager to depart within 24 hours after West Brom confirmed the departure of Tony Mowbray following an Easter Monday 3-1 home defeat to Derby County.

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